Crispy Parmesan Carrots (Printable)

Golden roasted carrots with crispy Parmesan coating for a perfect sweet and savory side dish.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks

→ Parmesan Crust

02 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
03 - 1/2 cup panko or gluten-free breadcrumbs
04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Garnish

09 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the carrot sticks with olive oil until evenly coated.
03 - In another bowl, mix Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, herbs, salt, and pepper.
04 - Add coated carrots to the cheese mixture and toss or roll until well covered.
05 - Spread carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until carrots are golden and crispy.
07 - Remove from oven. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of sweet roasted carrots and salty Parmesan creates this incredible flavor contrast that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
  • These crispy carrot sticks might actually convert your veggie haters into enthusiastic eaters
02 -
  • Crowding the baking sheet is the fastest way to end up with soggy carrots instead of crispy ones
  • That extra 2 minutes under the broiler at the end creates the most incredible crunch, but watch them closely
03 -
  • Cut your carrots into similar sized sticks so they all finish cooking at the same time
  • Let the carrots cool for just 2 minutes after removing from the oven, they get even crispier as they set

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